Colorado Cost of Living
Housing costs and affordability data for 64 counties.
Average Monthly Rent
$1,253/mo
Average Home Value
$398,069
Average Owner Cost
$1,207/mo
▲8% above national average rent
At a Glance
Average Monthly Rent
$1,253/mo
8% above national median
Average Home Value
$398,069
41% above national median
Avg. Monthly Owner Cost
$1,207/mo
28% below national median
Affordability Rating
Affordable
Avg. rent under 30% of income
Most Expensive Counties
All Colorado Counties
| County | Median Rent | Home Value | Owner Cost | Rent/Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | Expensive$2,095/mo | $674,000 | $2,524/mo | 30.0% |
| Broomfield County | Expensive$2,074/mo | $631,600 | $2,032/mo | 28.0% |
| Eagle County | Expensive$2,032/mo | $814,700 | $2,081/mo | 36.0% |
| Park County | Expensive$1,942/mo | $489,300 | $1,598/mo | 29.0% |
| Boulder County | Expensive$1,893/mo | $713,900 | $1,970/mo | 34.0% |
| Pitkin County | Expensive$1,880/mo | $1,131,200 | $2,154/mo | 29.0% |
| Summit County | Expensive$1,851/mo | $850,700 | $1,874/mo | 26.0% |
| Routt County | Expensive$1,845/mo | $756,200 | $1,837/mo | 31.0% |
| Arapahoe County | Expensive$1,812/mo | $526,000 | $1,934/mo | 32.0% |
| Jefferson County | Expensive$1,792/mo | $604,400 | $1,937/mo | 31.0% |
| Denver County | Expensive$1,770/mo | $586,700 | $1,979/mo | 29.0% |
| Teller County | Expensive$1,746/mo | $445,000 | $1,422/mo | 32.0% |
| Adams County | Expensive$1,713/mo | $458,400 | $1,874/mo | 33.0% |
| Dolores County | Expensive$1,688/mo | $231,900 | $466/mo | 16.0% |
| Larimer County | Expensive$1,677/mo | $532,200 | $1,738/mo | 32.0% |
| El Paso County | Expensive$1,609/mo | $431,000 | $1,698/mo | 31.0% |
| Lake County | Expensive$1,599/mo | $401,300 | $1,096/mo | 33.0% |
| Garfield County | Expensive$1,515/mo | $490,600 | $1,647/mo | 30.0% |
| Chaffee County | Expensive$1,514/mo | $598,500 | $1,044/mo | 30.0% |
| Jackson County | Moderate$1,484/mo | $250,000 | $531/mo | 29.0% |
| Weld County | Moderate$1,469/mo | $444,500 | $1,826/mo | 33.0% |
| Grand County | Moderate$1,451/mo | $507,200 | $1,334/mo | 31.0% |
| Elbert County | Moderate$1,436/mo | $664,600 | $2,214/mo | 29.0% |
| Archuleta County | Moderate$1,409/mo | $451,400 | $1,137/mo | 28.0% |
| La Plata County | Moderate$1,409/mo | $549,100 | $1,437/mo | 30.0% |
| Ouray County | Moderate$1,398/mo | $670,100 | $950/mo | 27.0% |
| Gilpin County | Moderate$1,340/mo | $512,600 | $1,808/mo | 40.0% |
| Clear Creek County | Moderate$1,230/mo | $572,800 | $1,794/mo | 32.0% |
| Gunnison County | Moderate$1,191/mo | $597,200 | $1,471/mo | 31.0% |
| San Miguel County | Moderate$1,173/mo | $613,100 | $1,531/mo | 26.0% |
| Mesa County | Moderate$1,154/mo | $349,400 | $1,214/mo | 29.0% |
| Montrose County | Moderate$1,120/mo | $357,900 | $881/mo | 29.0% |
| Hinsdale County | Moderate$1,099/mo | $438,800 | $792/mo | 23.0% |
| Morgan County | Moderate$1,092/mo | $299,300 | $1,264/mo | 27.0% |
| Delta County | Moderate$1,080/mo | $318,000 | $930/mo | 32.0% |
| San Juan County | Moderate$1,076/mo | $406,900 | $772/mo | 22.0% |
| Pueblo County | Moderate$1,059/mo | $271,800 | $1,105/mo | 31.0% |
| Moffat County | Moderate$1,051/mo | $262,500 | $1,173/mo | 24.0% |
| Fremont County | Moderate$1,036/mo | $282,100 | $873/mo | 26.0% |
| Logan County | Moderate$1,027/mo | $228,100 | $871/mo | 27.0% |
| Custer County | Moderate$1,021/mo | $358,800 | $768/mo | 26.0% |
| Washington County | Affordable$991/mo | $218,300 | $720/mo | 20.0% |
| Crowley County | Affordable$976/mo | $106,700 | $685/mo | 36.0% |
| Montezuma County | Affordable$974/mo | $308,100 | $907/mo | 32.0% |
| Phillips County | Affordable$947/mo | $255,300 | $847/mo | 26.0% |
| Rio Blanco County | Affordable$924/mo | $243,400 | $1,043/mo | 27.0% |
| Kit Carson County | Affordable$916/mo | $221,400 | $852/mo | 28.0% |
| Alamosa County | Affordable$904/mo | $218,800 | $820/mo | 28.0% |
| Mineral County | Affordable$903/mo | $413,000 | $971/mo | 31.0% |
| Yuma County | Affordable$897/mo | $215,600 | $883/mo | 24.0% |
| Las Animas County | Affordable$875/mo | $214,500 | $894/mo | 30.0% |
| Kiowa County | Affordable$869/mo | $148,600 | $677/mo | 24.0% |
| Cheyenne County | Affordable$862/mo | $187,100 | $643/mo | 20.0% |
| Costilla County | Affordable$857/mo | $171,300 | $466/mo | 40.0% |
| Bent County | Affordable$854/mo | $137,900 | $718/mo | 31.0% |
| Lincoln County | Affordable$854/mo | $232,100 | $815/mo | 26.0% |
| Otero County | Affordable$796/mo | $160,700 | $831/mo | 29.0% |
| Rio Grande County | Affordable$782/mo | $215,400 | $875/mo | 25.0% |
| Saguache County | Affordable$746/mo | $200,000 | $675/mo | 27.0% |
| Prowers County | Affordable$741/mo | $150,900 | $754/mo | 32.0% |
| Huerfano County | Affordable$739/mo | $256,700 | $684/mo | 29.0% |
| Sedgwick County | Affordable$728/mo | $142,700 | $792/mo | 35.0% |
| Conejos County | Affordable$724/mo | $162,100 | $538/mo | 27.0% |
| Baca County | Affordable$490/mo | $122,000 | $608/mo | 21.0% |
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